Self-hosting without the headache

Self-hosting has always come with a tax: editing config files, generating secrets, opening ports, and hoping you didn't miss a step. That friction is why most people never try it - even when they'd rather own their data.

LynxDock's Guided Server Setup is designed to remove that tax. It's a calm, first-run wizard that walks you through five short steps: choose a purpose, set the basics, pick your access rules, configure the call relay, and start the server. No config files. No terminal.

Under the hood it generates a real configuration - a SQLite database, local uploads, a randomly generated session secret, and safe self-hosting defaults. You can save a draft at any point and come back later; nothing is committed until you choose to generate and launch.

When you're ready, you set a port (8080 by default), pick a data folder, and choose whether registration is invite-only, open, or closed. For calls and screen sharing, the basic STUN-only mode works for most setups, with the option to add a TURN relay for tougher networks.

The result is a server that belongs to you and your community, spun up in minutes. For the full walkthrough, see the Self-hosting guide in the docs.